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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

growing plants. The temperature
here 10 very mild and free from sud
den changes. 1t has ranged from 81
to 80 degrees since have been here
and the people say the heat is rarely
ever greater than at this season. Ii
never gets cooler than % degrees, and
vegetables and fruits grow the yeai
round. Tomato vines are never
killed down, but live and bear for
years. Fruits ripen every month IN
the year. saw two pear trees III a
yard, side by side, and one was loaded
down with ripe fruit and the other
in full bloom. All of the semi-tropi-
cal fruits grow here, including ba'
nanas and dates, which are to be
seen in the yards in all stages, from
the blossom TO the full grown fruit
The year is divided into the rainy
season and the dry season. The
rainy season begins about November
LIST, and occasional rains fall until
May LIST, when the dry season sets in.
Irrigation is necessary in order to
make the country productive, and
many California lands are almost
worthless because no water can be
had. Los Angeles is well supplied
with water and there are no serious
drawbacks of any character to her
permanent and enduring prosperity.
There seems to be very little piety
or morality about the place. Sunday
is no more than any other day, and
saloons, theatres and many business
houses were in full blast yesterday,
and the crowds on the street were as
great as on week days. The city is
dotted over with churches, but the
crowds around the beer gardens and
such places are much larger than
any of the churches can bring out.
The Salvation army parades the
streets every evening, but it does
more harm than good, as it brings re-
ligion into ridicule. l should think
Los Angeles good place for the
missionaries OF all denominations ia
put forth their best endeavors.
Nearly everything is higher herC
than in the east, but hotel rates arr
reasonable enough. Good board car
be had at 81 per week at many o
them, and at from 81 to So in privat
boarding houses. The best hotel
charge from So to S. a day, and tn
cheapest restaurants charge 10 cent
for meal.
Rents are very high, but wages ar
about double what they are in Hop
kinsville. Plumbers are paid 81
carpenters 81, masons So, factor
workmen So to 81, and common la
borers 81 so, and all kinds of work
men are in great demand.
Building is very expensive, but
great deal of il is going on. stoo,
ON one hill and counted twenty-fiv
houses in process of erection. o.
every street buildings of every char
acter are going up, and two half mil
lion dollar hotels and a fine cour
house will be started as soon as tn
contracts can be let. If some of tn,
700 real estate agents Of the plsc
would quit the booming bushes
and go to building, Los Angelo
would be better off by the end of tn,
year.
| 1 am finishing this letter on III
train en- route to San Diego. i an
passing through beautiful valley o
farm lands and vineyards and ever.
time 1 glance out of the window
can see dozens of ground squirrel
scampering about over the vacan
fields. G. NJ. NJ.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

The Cincinnati Telegram says if
the police insist on raiding the gam
bling places the reputation of her
best citizens are bound TO suffer. Let
them join the Y. III. G. A.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

The church at Xenia, o., should
not have expelled Rev. II. NJ. Keck
for the trivial ofIense of stealing q
fiat iron. He probably needed just
such an implement TO smooth the dis
sensions among his members.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Gov. Taylor, of Tennessee, has
gone to Ohio to put his weight OIL
the Democratic beam that will raise
the majority at the State election. If
there is anything in the importation
of able speakers, Ohio Republicans
will be swamped.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Bob Garrett may be little off in
the upper story, but it is very evident
that he has very clear and a very
correct conception of the character
and motives of one Jay Gould, who
administered on Mr.. CARROTS per-
sonal estate a few days ago.-Times.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

This evening, Gov. Buckner will
present to the Louisville Legion, al
the Armory, the first-prize gold med
al won by the Legion at the recent
International Drill near Chicago.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

The latest sensation from Chicago
is that an Anarchist plot to blow up
the Jail is on foot, but precautions are
being taken TO prevent further evil
dencaa
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

The Western Union Telegraph Co.
does not send any messages now for
less than % cents. The highest
charge has not been made public } OF.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Mr.. Steady says the outlook in New
York is growing brighter every day
and that the Democratic plurality
will DO from 5000 to 10000.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

About sixty distillers in the State
have signified their intention not to
make any whisky in 1883, and have
signed q contract to that effect.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Three prisoners escaped from the
Russellville Jail one night last week,
by saving out the bars in their win
dow, and are still at large.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Several exchanges are IN possession
of the fact that the President has re-
turned from his trip, and are at this
late day, announcing it.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Samuel G. Whitaker, the champion
byciclist who rode 1923 miles in one
day, evidently moved on the wheels
of time,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

The G. & o. Road has been put in
the hands of Mr., w. q. Wickham as
receiver.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Adairville claims 10 be on the
verge of boom.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Snow is eight inches deep in Mich
igan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05


John Rogers is clerking fu @ II. Lewis
store at 0raysville.
Mrs. !, ". kahaney is visiting Der sister
In Springfield lhis week.
--nr Bagby and Mr. Bowen made q pros
pecting trip TO Chetopa this week.
Henry Armstrong, merchant Al Coody's
Blur, was in the city last saturday.
Henry Elnert. clerk Of the citizenship com
mission, came mp from Tahlequah Sunday for
weeks recreation and rest.
Reverend Murray, superintendent OF the
mission work OF the NJ E. Church, north, In
this territory, was here Monday.
Miss Hattie Gore, the accomplished dsugh-
ter Of our townsman, Jonathan Gore, OF Blue
Jacket, is spending few days in the city.
-Reverend and Mrs. King leave to-day for
York, Penn. with the hope that change Of
climate may improve her health which Of late
has been very poor
C. @. PriSer is in ST. Louis this week as a
witness In the Fafthingham trial. His post
tion as agent for the Adams express company
is being filed by X. j. McTntire.
beverly b. Bowen, lately proprietor Of
Glen Holstein stock farm, Jefferson county,
Kentucky. has been the guest for several days
Of his old friend, Dr. FraEee. The gentleman
has fine herd Of Holsteins which are now To-
Gated near st. Louis.
ID. Wishart, general passenger agent Of the
Frisco railway, was In the city q number OF
hours last Thursday accompanied by his wife.
The gentleman was both surprised and pleased
with Vinita and will do what he can towards
inducing the bridge and building department
Of his company to erect new depot
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
FROM LTSCHEs PRAIRIE.
The Kind Of chief That Is, and Is Not, Wanted
News In General.

Old Requah school is up again and coming
II has an average of twenty-seyen scholars.
Msyes' platform is something nice to read
It Is 80 good, nice and old--llke an old doxol-
ogy.
The farmers are plowing. politics are raging
and Rabbit Ia getting there In this part OF ths
country.
Spring Is heres the grass Is growing, flowers
blooming, everything is lovely and the geese
ny high.
We want q Cherokee for our chief, we dom
want man with 30 much OF the adopted blood
a. Mayes. lie ls too near q white man TO
suit us We don't want an old breAohy goat to
carry the bell for our sheep.
Some OF the boys In this part seem 20 thinl
that MAyes will "get there, I" but the general
aurpoaition ls that II will not be this time.
think Il will be when my head is white and
am too old 20 hear II thunder.
We are geing to educate our boys for chlefs
not for cider dealers nor apple peddlers. W,
want TO teach them 90 speak the English lang,
uAge plainly and distinctly OF not At sll--jusi
talk the Cherokee language altogether, III,
Rabbit.
NJ Wv.~
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
CHOUTEAU ITEMS.
Two Young Ladies' Thrown From a Wagon
Personal and General News.


Preaching Sunday by Reverend Smith.
The Chouteau band serenaded the town last
night.
DR.. G. A. Mcbride, after an absence ofthree
weeks, returned yesterday evening. More
cattle.
The gosslpers OF our town are on the tip-toe
OF expectancy to get peep at the new BRIDE
Mrs. Bledsoe.
In passing we notice that Mrs. Reynolds has
an excellent garden. Suppose they have plenty
OF vegetables on their table.
Mr.. Warren and wife, aflez this week, are to
be inhabitants Of our city. We are glad to
welcome such agreeable people.
The parsonage is steadily nearing compile
tion, but we learn that the carpenter is out Of
material and cannot proceed further.
Misses Blsnch and Emma Crutchneld were
thrown out OF a wagon last Friday noon, but
were not seriously hurt. The horses became
at train.
Fred Kelly, OF Yinita, the gentleman who IA
looking after our school interest, came down
Friday evening aud LEFT Monday morning SIS
short aequAintance has made many fricndr In
this place.
May sd, 1857 souIpps.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
SOUTHWEST CITY NEWS.
Circuit Court In sessiOn-CrininAl Matters
Social Chat and Small TaIk

Court here this week.
Everybody went fishing last week
Mrs. h. IsAaeson was very sick last week.
Last Friday was the hottest day OF the
season.
n. n. Rodgers, formerly OF this place. was
in town Tuesday.
Several ofour citizens are commencing 10
lose their hogs by cholera.
Prosecuting Attorney H. c. Pepper, OF
Pineyillo, was In town last Tuesday attending
court.
y. c. Breeeh, Jim Richardson and Concli
Fouron, OF Seneca, len last Saturday for Hell
enA City, Montana.
Elmer Littiek, who was arrested some time
ago for throwing rocks At Mrs. Rodgers' house,
WAS fined sl and costs Wednesday.
DIR. II Gather and W Burns were tried
before Squire o. d. Miles Wednesday for dis
turbing the peace. They pleaded guilty.
Professor J Smith and his pupils, from
Saratoga and the nation, gave some very good
singing last sunday afternoon at the church
-steAve and Pleas Day, both Of Saratoga,
who were arrested a couple Of months ago for
Assaulting Frank Cox, pleaded guilty, Pies
paying SIS and costs aud stsAye paying sl5 aud
costs.
"A special meeting Of the school board Was
held Wednesday evening at A. Havens Bros.
Professor j. l.. Guilds was appointed TO teach
the public school, commencing the nrst day Of
September next.
"A very pleasant time was had Al the Corum
House last Wednesday evening Dancing and
au.h -. xsara tina go Muair xxaa fsrufahad IA.
the Southwest city orchestra. During the
evening refreshments were served by the host
aud hostess, Mr. and Mrs. George Corum.
Among those present were; II. Dustin and
wife, II. Grimm aud wife, Il. vermlllion and
wife. George Smith and wife, J. seAbourn and
vile, Z. Grey and wifei Misses Maud Dustin,
Coda Phillips, Maggie wiekard and Jennie
Mills, Measra. s. Lincoln, Ben Howe, ID.
Isaacson, Joe Maxwell, Dave Finh and John
Fink.
May lat, 1851 d. /.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
PROM cLAREHORE.
Personal --Improvements-Th Week,
Happcnfngs.

Listen 10 the nockingblrd.
Splendid weather for nshing.
&C. d. Ward is having well dug
Strawberries are beginning 10 ripen
%. II. Reynolds came up from Catoosa Mon
day.
Saturday was q bpsy day for our mer-
chants.
The Ciaremoro Sunday school is something
Of the past.
r.. p. Lindsey is having on addition put on
his store building
Mist A. P. Rogers was among the visitors
In our little town last week.
David Burns and family came in Saturday
and remained a couple Of days.
w. L. waybourn is mp in the vicinity Of
Alluwe this week branding logs.
WIN. McCrScken and Dole Baugh, ofChOu-
teau, were with us last Thursday.
Mr.. Kilworth has located his mill across
the river and Will soon commence saving.
DIR. Linn has been At Catoosa the greater
part OF the past week, whore he has Eve or six
patients.
Our school is progressing splendidly at
West Point under the management OF Reverend
John II. Kelly.
C. v. Rogers, y. NJ. Musgrove, DR. A. J..
Lane and Judge Starr, all OF oowaia, were on
our streets to-day.
George Alberty is the proud father OF ten
and one-half pound boy. Mother, child and
George doing we'll.
Yam Chambers returned from Tahlequah
Friday where he went to visit his father, Hon
orable Henry Chambers.
Frank White, the travelling salesman Of
Collins Bros was in our town Monday soilc-
iting orders Frank, with his smiling face,
is always welcome here
R. G. Bradshaw, travelling freight agent Of
the Missouri Pacific, stopped on here several
days last week and visited q number Of our
most prominent cattle shippers.
Ed Hicks has been receiving lots OF goods
lSsely. He Is good business man and we are
glad TO see him remain in business. The
gentleman has lately purchased the finest
buggy we have ever seen In town.
May 3rd, 1881 IYucA.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

MARRiED.-W. Y II. Foreman, the
we'll known member OF the Indian po-
lice force, eutered the marriage rela-
ton for the fourth time last Thursday
evening, the 2sth, the bride being Miss
Malinda Centers, who resided near
Maysville. Rev. N. NJ. Wheat was the
officiating clergyman aud the ceremo-
ny was performed at the groom's house.
Mr. Foreman was first married in 1855
TO Miss Mary Welch. fen years later
he took for his wife Miss Flora Jane
Scraper, daughter Of Judge G. w.
scFaper, and in 1879 was married TO Miss
Anna Scraper, daughter Of Arch
scraper. The gentleman is the father
ofeleven children, but four Of which
ara lvfuO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
As1rlOSLL NOMINEE.
..sardIAe for seaatOr," Say woOdruR and
CatOoaa Preelnets.

We, the citizens OF Woodruff precinct, do
hereby nominate Charles Rushyhead. common
~ known as 'sardlne," as q nominee for son-
ator 10 nh the vacancy caused by the reslgna-
tion OF ID. W. Llpe, according TO agreement
with two delegates OF Catoosa precinct We
are Of the National party.
LKH GALCkTCiER,
JRFF HALFnRKKD,
OF CatoOsA Precinct.
w. s. HKRDux,
n. s, SUNDAY,
jos nusnruEAD,
Apr,l asth, 1851 OF Woodruff Precinct
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

A FATAL AccrDKST.-Sun1ay morn
ing, May lst, at the house Of Brown
Hitchcock, about twelve miles east
of Tahlequah, a young man by the
name of John Byers, Of Washington
Co., Arkansas. killed himself accident
ally with revolver. lie was playing
with 1t by whirlins IL around on
his fore finger when it slipped of and
fell to the floor on the hammer. The
concussion was great enough TO cause
It to discharge driving the ball through
his heart. lie died instantly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
ITEMS FROM FLINT.
Another Busy Week--Happeninss In the Social,
Religious and Political World.

Farmers are grumbiing over bad stand Of
corn.
Circuit court next Monday. Three important
land suits for trial.
Services were held In the new church last
Sabbath and a Sabbath school was organized.
William Cowart has considerably enlarged
his farm this spring. lie now has one Of the
largest in the district.
There were three deaths In the family Of
Joe Johnson last week from typhoid fever--the
wife and two children.
One man told us the fat Judge need not deny
the dream story for he seen him lying
dreaming IL. That settles IL.
We heard one man say: "If you elect MAyes
the country will be sectionized In year b" 1
would hstc TO trust that man with six bits.
Wouldn'. your
There was n convention OF the Downing party
held at starts spring last Saturday. From
the attendance one would Judge the party to be
pretty strong in Flint.
Ben Goss says that he forgets sometimes and
goes over into Arkansaw eleciIoneering for
Mayes and Smith. Ben says his district will
all vote one way this time.
Could the CmKFTAIS once furnish us about
twenty copies each week to loan out9 II so
perhaps we could keep ours. Boys believe
would subscribe and not depend on borrow
ing.
am told by man who ought 10 know tn at
the council members from FLINT will oppose
A. a unit the rebuilding OF the female seminary
and the appropriation Of the grass money"
for any purpose only that for which It was
originally designed. Tho prevailing sentiment
Of the people is against rebuilding.
PRo-DoSo-PUBLico.
ITEMs ny "a"
Elder Riddle preached an interesting sermon
at Honey Hin last sunday.
II. Allison is the boss carpenter OF our dis
triet. lie ls now building Sam starr's dwell
ing.
Honorable W. c. Ghormley, ex-clerk OF Co
iugsnake district, has been quite sick the last
week but is now conyaleseent.
Uncle Alfred Miller and Nick Byres were
talking politics to would-be politician last
Tuesday. They gave him to understand they
were not susceptible OF influence &"
Y. L. Starr was rolling logs last Monday.
Zeke has the largest farm In our district. He
tells your correspondent that he expects to
do lots OF "log rolling" before the August
| election.
May lst. 1887.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
/ B. & g. II. SPANGLE,
Chetopa, Kansas.
Watches, Clocks & IeweIry,
Silverware, SpectacIes.

All Repairing done in skillful
manner and a guarantee given. Are
prepared to do the most difficult
work on the Finest Watches. Our
stock of goods is complete. Orders
from the territory solicited. 23
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

We are told that there is a strong
probability Of union stock yards be-
ing erected by the two railroad com
panies at this place. II would be a
great accommodation 20 our stock men
anu We hope will be done.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

or INTEREST TO Us ALL.-No one who
has visited the grave yard recently
could help observing the necessity for
that spot being enclosed. A wire
fence with iron posts would answer
the purpose admirably and would be
the cheapest we could build. We sug-
gest that rs means Of raising the
money a strawberry festival be given
just as early as practicable and that
a meeting be called to arrange for the
same this week. What say you all ?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

The Methodists have secured the
means and made all preparations for
the erection of a parsonage on the 10.
north Of the church. Work will com
mence in a few days.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

The new railroad from Arkansas
City to Gainesville has been finished
and trains viii begin running to-day.
It's stated on very good authority
that tho Frisco will be extended from
Red Fork TO a connection with this
line durino tho eomino amman
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

There are doubtless some Inaccuracies and
we know there are several omissions in the
above. We expect to revise and correct It by
next issue and would be obliged II our friends
would nssist u.s.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
TEXAS CATTLE.
A Table OF Valuable and Carefully Compiled
Statistics.

From various sources, but chiefly from the
books Of the railway company we have obtain
cd the following list OF persons who have i'm
ported Texas cattle this spring, as well as
the number OF head;
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Butler Brothers, of Chouteau, take
small(?) corner of our paper this
week. They are a firm which it win do
to "tie to" and we bespeak for them
the consideration OF our readers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Court convened in Delaware district
last Monday. ooweescoowee's ses-
sion begins next Monday aud a num-
Der of our people are reluctantly pre-
pairing 10 attend.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

Brother o'Beirne, OF the Atoka In
dependent was married on the 22nd
ult., to Miss Matte Keller, Of Dallas,
Texas. Here's our ,e1-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

The postmaster general has ordered
the name of Cooyyah postofice chang
cd to Pryor Greek, beginning July 1st.
This conforms to the name Of the rail-
road station and is very much easier
to speak and write than the old name.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

A PIcSIo.-A general picnic will be
held on Big Cabin a half mile below
the railroad bridge, Friday of next
week, the 18th. Everybody is invited
to attend and 1t is hoped all will bring
generously filled baskets. 1t has been
arranged to meet at the academy at
$50 a. m, from which place the start
will be made. The Vinita cornet band
will be present and supply the music.
Better take along your sh lines.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

DrED.-We regret being compelled to
announce the death of Mrs. George
w. Collins, which occurred Saturday
night, April S0th. Almost at the same
moment her new born babe, but few
days old, also breathed its last. The
funeral occurred on Sabbath afternoon
following, and was very generally
attended by the people of the city. In
Mr.. Collins great loss he has the SYM
pathy Of the entire community.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05
MARRIED.
Cupid Registers Three More yIetorIss-Msy
DAy q PaVorite.
seuIBBs.

cARTER-YKATEs.
In pastors study, VinitA, Indian Territory.
April Esd, by the Reverend W. T. King, J. W.
Carter and Margaret A. YeAtes.
BRowN-ENoLIsH.
In Presbyterian church, May I'd, by the Rev
erend W. 7. King, j. c. Brown and Lille
English.
BLEDsoE-HIGHrMAN.
On Sunday, May let, at The BRIDES home
nfeen miles west OF Chouteau, Mr.. I. p. Bled-
soc and Miss Belle Hightman. Honorable
Judge j. NJ. Keys performed the ceremony In
his usual style, viz: by the authority vest
ed In me as chief justice Of the supreme court
Of the Cherokee nation, pronounce you man
and WIFE" Amer the ceremony sumptuous
dinner and big turkey were served The guests
present were: Honorable J. NJ. Keys and
wife, j NJ. Hamilton and wife aud J. =. War
rem and wife. The groom presented his fair
bride with gold watch, ring and other fine
jewelry which she wore at the ceremony and
which enhanced her beauty And lovellness
Mr.. Bledsoe expressed himself as being posses.
sor Of all that he wished TO make him happy
and that his future home will be at ChouteAu
where he has been engaged for some tim,
past as a druggist. GUEsr.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-05

J. d. Marker was recently restored
to the rolls as Mexican war pension
er and received several hundred dol
lars Of back pay. Mr.. Marker served
in tue Mexican and war of the rebel
lion, his father in the war of 1912 and
his grandfather in the revolutionary
war. They appear 70 be a family OF
soldiers.